Growing & Vines
A course by
Lincoln University
Develop understanding of sustainable tools to manage pests and disease affecting plants in managed ecosystems with practical on-campus activities.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Lincoln University Campus, Lincoln

Ability to identify, evaluate and compare sustainable tools for control of known pests, pathogens or weeds.

Describe biology, ecology and epidemiology of selected pest organisms and their impact on plant production.

Examine factors affecting success of sustainable plant protection methods.
This course provides knowledge and practical skills in sustainable plant protection, including identification, evaluation and comparison of pest, pathogen and weed control methods. It covers biology, ecology, epidemiology of pests, impacts on plant production, biosecurity implications, and principles of sustainable production systems relevant to New Zealand's long-term plant production viability. The course includes critical evaluation of research and application of ecological and plant protection principles.
What you need to know first
Minimum of 60 credit points including any level 200 and level 300 courses

Agriculture
Horticulture
Plant protection

Plant protection specialist
Pest management advisor
Sustainable agriculture consultant
Growing & Vines
A course by
Lincoln University
Develop understanding of sustainable tools to manage pests and disease affecting plants in managed ecosystems with practical on-campus activities.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Lincoln University Campus, Lincoln

Ability to identify, evaluate and compare sustainable tools for control of known pests, pathogens or weeds.

Describe biology, ecology and epidemiology of selected pest organisms and their impact on plant production.

Examine factors affecting success of sustainable plant protection methods.
This course provides knowledge and practical skills in sustainable plant protection, including identification, evaluation and comparison of pest, pathogen and weed control methods. It covers biology, ecology, epidemiology of pests, impacts on plant production, biosecurity implications, and principles of sustainable production systems relevant to New Zealand's long-term plant production viability. The course includes critical evaluation of research and application of ecological and plant protection principles.
What you need to know first
Minimum of 60 credit points including any level 200 and level 300 courses

Agriculture
Horticulture
Plant protection

Plant protection specialist
Pest management advisor
Sustainable agriculture consultant
Restrictions: Biological Control PLPT-325 and Bioprotection and Biosecurity PLPT-326
Restrictions: Biological Control PLPT-325 and Bioprotection and Biosecurity PLPT-326